Originally Posted by
tm602
I don’t want to sound harsh but you kind of brought this on yourself. Now I wasn’t a fighter pilot, just an enlisted Marine. To understand the military mindset is an impossibility for a civilian. Your world is different than ours. Perhaps if you ever experienced true self sacrifice, real discomfort and had your life threatened for the safety and rights of others, and learned real brotherhood you’d get it. And no, frats don’t count. But I guess its just easier to make fun of others. A little kidding around is fine and even enjoyed, but the disparaging attitude from some is just offputting.
Not harsh at all and I appreciate your candor. Yep, I don’t know what it’s like to be in the military just like a former military may not know what it’s like to make $14,000 per year, not knowing where your next meal is coming from. They may not know what it’s like to have to put yourself through school and fly poorly-maintained aircraft for night cargo. We all got here by different means and all of it was equally difficult and noble.